Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Mansfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cycling Without Age (a volunteer-led program that gives rides to seniors) has launched in Richland County to offer local residents new opportunities for short outings. Mansfield News Journal
- ➤ A free Veterans’ Salute concert will be held on Nov. 9 at Renaissance Theatre at 2:30 p.m. in Mansfield as local musicians — AFM Local 159 Concert Band and Mansfield Symphony Chorus — perform patriotic music to honor veterans’ service and sacrifice. Mansfield News Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Whirlpool announced a $300 million expansion that will add 600 jobs to its Clyde washing-machine and Marion dryer facilities plus create about 5,000 jobs elsewhere in central Ohio. The investment supports American manufacturing and follows a $23 billion commitment to U.S. operations in recent years. NBC4i
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Most of Richland County has not seen an official frost this fall as the lowest temperature at the local airport was 36 degrees on Oct. 10. Meteorologist Rick Garuckas said temperatures will remain too warm on Thursday and Friday—so a real frost may not come until after Halloween. Mansfield News Journal
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Dracula - A Comedy of Terrors
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Mansfield Playhouse — Tickets required — Explore the hilarious and terrifying journey of a real estate agent in Transylvania with a comedic twist on the classic tale.
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Autumn Fiber Festival
10 AM – 5 PM — Richland County Fairgrounds — Cost varies — Explore local artisan crafts and discover unique fiber creations.
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Studio Tenn Presents: Dracula
7-9 PM — The Mansfield Playhouse — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a comedic twist on the classic tale of Dracula in this entertaining live performance.
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Mansfield YMCA Pump-Kin Run
8-10 a.m. — YMCA of North Central Ohio-Mansfield — Registration fee required — A fun-filled Pump-Kin Run with activities for athletes and families alike.
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Crazy Train - America's Ozzy Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Renaissance Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the ultimate Ozzy Osbourne tribute show with special effects and great music.
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